Hydraulically operated punching machine as a basic machine without electric control. The machine is equipped with a torsion-proof ram plate and a machine table with mounting holes to accommodate a pneumatically ventilated press-in device. The hydraulic unit with the hydraulic control is located in the substructure. The electrical control unit and the press-in device are installed by the customer. The machine body of the HST 10 is designed for a pressure force of up to 10 kN.